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Sep 26, 2017 at 12:01 AM

Tuesday, Sept. 26

4-H Club – Fountain Lake 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday each month. For other Garland County club meeting dates and locations of club meetings, contact the Garland County Extension Office at 236 Woodbine in Hot Springs by calling 922-4703 or visit www.uaex.edu/garland. Al-Anon – Meeting for friends and family of Alcoholics. Every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m., Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, Smallman Parlor, Asturias Drive. For information, call Sylvia, 870-219-3260.Alateen -The Hope for Today Alateen Group is a meeting for those teens (12-18) whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or close friend. Meetings at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Cedar Creek Ministries (8415 Park Ave., Hot Springs). For more information, call 501-915-8149 or 515-490-0913. Alcoholics Anonymous –closed men’s meeting based on the test, “Living Sober” meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at SOZO Recovery Center in Jessieville. For information call 984-5317.Alcoholics Anonymous –Rockhouse Group meets every Tuesday, at 7 p.m. at the Jessieville Fellowship Club. For more information call 915-9267.Boy Scout Troop 7 - meets 7 to 9 p.m. at Village United Methodist Church , 200 Carmona Rd. (near DeSoto Blvd). For more information call scoutmaster Kirby at 922-6905 or assist. scoutmaster Calvin at 922-0645.Great Books Club – Meets semimonthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays. September through June, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 2 of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 403 Barcelona Road. For more information, contact Tom Canavan at 922-1822. HSV Crystal Chimes Chorus – Member chapter of Sweet Adelines International Women’s Barbershop Organization. Meets Tuesdays at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, 700 Balearic Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. For additional information, call membership chairperson Judy Pugh 817-714-5716. Guests are always welcome. HSV Horseshoe Club – Come join us in open competition at the Coronado Boat Launch (Balearic Road to Murillo Way). We meet at 2 p.m. For information, call Wolf Schulz, (501) 781-5128.Mah Jongg - At Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church every Tuesday at 1 p.m. We do not play for money, but do suggest a $1 love offering. Call Sandy Williams at 915-8050 for more information. We accept walk-ins, but it is nice to have an e-mail or telephone number in case of a church event that may close the Fellowship Hall (nearer to the Balboa and Baleric intersection, upper parking lot).Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association - Holds Trap and Skeet matches at 9 a.m. April - Sept. and 1 p.m. Oct - March. Check the club website calendar for time, details and directions to the range at mvsaonline.com or call Rodger Cameron at 870-866-0999 or Marlin Jiranek at 501-922-4268.National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) – NARFE-Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month with the exception of July, August and November. The November and December meeting are combined at a date to be announced. The meetings are open to all Federal employee retired or active. The meetings are held at the DeSoto Club, 102 Clubhouse Dr. Social time at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a program of the month Cost is $14.To make reservation call Elaine Bankston at 915-0969. The Friday before the meeting.Optimist Club – Meets the first and third Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at the Church of Christ on Balboa.The second Tuesday meeting is a dinner meeting at a place of choice. Social time at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Call Phil Gustufson at 501-204-4646 for more information.Pickleball - Family Recreation Area on DeSoto Blvd. Contact training@hsvpickleball.org for free introductory lessons. Open Play is Monday through Saturday mornings. Check training list and event schedule at www.hsvpickleball.org.Rughookers – meets at the McAuley Senior Center every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Anyone who does hooking or would like to see what traditional rughooking looks like is invited to stop in. For further information, contact Aileen Anderson at 915-0696.Story Time – All children between 3 and 5 years old are invited to our preschool story time. Story time will be held at the Coronado Center Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30. If you would like to read stories for the story time or have any questions please call us at 922-3555.Stronger Men Conditioning - We have been meeting for more than five years, using sensible methods to keep joints and muscles in condition. No floor or aerobics. Ideal for men over 70. Small group meets at Village Church of Christ Tuesday and Friday at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. $1 per session. Call 915-8297 for more information.Tai Chi classes in the Village - every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. (Beginner to Intermediate) at Coronado Fitness Center and 3:30-4:15 p.m. at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines (Beginner). For more information, call Oaklawn Center on Aging 623-0020.TOPS #AR 0454 Club - Weight loss support group meeting every Tuesday at 9 a.m., at First Assembly of God, 1096 DeSoto Blvd. Visitors welcome. For information, call Marilyn Whitman at 915-8182 or Pat Pahl at 922-5825.Village Card Club - Tuesday morning 9:30 a.m. Rubber Bridgers. Tuesday afternoon 1p.m., Flighted pairs: Open, 499er & 49ers. Tuesday evening, 6 p.m. Stratified 0-749.Village Recorder Ensemble - All C and F instruments and/or guitar, dulcimer, harp, piano or percussion players are invited to join this group. Call Marles Railton at 922-6911, or Laurie Selwyn at 226-5379 for more information.Weight Watchers – Lose weight in a positive atmosphere of support every Tuesday! New discussion topics every week with an 8:30 a.m. weigh-in and 9 a.m. meeting at the Balboa Baptist Church, 415 Ponce de Leon Drive. Also there is a 3:30 p.m. weigh-in and 4 p.m. meeting at Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Rd. For more information, call Weight Watchers of Greater Arkansas, 501-227-6500.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Alcoholics Anonymous - Rockhouse Group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Jessieville Fellowship club. For more information call 915-9267.Alcoholics Anonymous–An open meeting for newcomers and the loved ones of those with a drinking problem is held at noon every Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1196 DeSoto Blvd. For information, call Ann at 209-0257 or Bob O’ at 915-9413.American Legion Auxiliary - 1 p.m. at the McAuley Center.Bocce Ball - courts open for free play. If you would like to play, call Dana at 226-5260 so we can get you the equipment. Coronado, Koinonia and Coffee - Coronado Baptist Church, 91 Coronado Drive will host Coronado, Koinonia and Coffee every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. “Dr. Jack’s coffee” will be served. Join us for fellowship and free coffee. For more information, call Cherie Ross, 915-0798.Diamond Dancing - Ballroom, Latin, and line dance classes at Valencia Courts every Wednesday. Ballroom and Latin at 2 p.m. and line dancing at 3. For more information, call 276-5422.Findlen Village Ukes - meets once a week on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. at the McAuley Center on Highway 7 near the West Gate of Hot Springs Village. They play and sing songs from the 1930s to the 1980s. The ukulele has only four strings, comes in different sizes and is easy to play so no experience is necessary. For more information, contact Amy Daniel at 501-520-7719 or by email at amylaurel54@hotmail.com.Happy Hookers’ Crochet Club – Meets every Wednesday at McAuley Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Call (501)226-5775 or 922-6995.HSV Cribbage Cribbage Club - Meets each Wednesday at Casa de Carta, Ponce de Leon Center inside the Village. Anyone interested in playing cribbage is welcome to come at 5 p.m. to get information. Cribbage play begins at 5:30. For more information, contact club director Julie Hardardt at 915-9136.Hawaiian Hula Dance Class - every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McAuley Center on Highway 7, near the West Gate. Come join the class. Learn the art of hula dancing as well as have fun. For more information, call instructor Hilda Schumann at 501-204-4166.Lawn Bowling - Open bowling time is Mon., Wed., Fri. at 9 a.m., Mon. and Thurs. evening at 7 p.m. at the Village Green, located in DeSoto Park, just off the intersection of DeSoto and Toledo. Everyone is invited to come to the Park and learn about this fun and challenging sport. Members will be present to introduce you to the game and the equipment used and to play a few “ends” with you. Bowls and equipment are available for your use. This is a great time to learn the game, join our club, and be ready to take part in League and Tournament play. Come and join us for lots of fun, competition and meeting a great group of people.Open AA meeting/Workshop for Newcomers – Every Wednesday at noon at Faith Lutheran Church on DeSoto. Contact Bob at 915-9413. Overeaters Anonymous - New Beginnings, meets each Wednesday at 1 p.m., at Fit For Life, 903 DeSoto Blvd. If food is a problem for you, you are welcome to attend. Contact Jean at 501-204-9522.Pickleball - Family Recreation Area on DeSoto Blvd. Contact training@hsvpickleball.org for free introductory lessons. Open Play is Monday through Saturday mornings. Check training list and event schedule at www.hsvpickleball.org.Table Tennis – Ping Pong at the McAuley Center from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Roland at 922-1112.Tai Chi classes in the Village - every Wednesday 9-10 a.m. (Advance Level) and 10-11 a.m. (Beginner to Intermediate) at McAuley Senior Center. For more information, call Oaklawn Center on Aging 623-0020.VFW Post 2278 – Ladies night is every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m., and free two step lessons from 8 to 9:30 p.m. For more information call 623-5190.Village Card Club - Wednesday morning 9 a.m., Stratified pairs 0-499er. Wednesday afternoon 1 p.m. Stratified pairs 0-999er. Wednesday evening 5:30. Cribbage. Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Better Bridgers.Village Men’s Chorus – Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:45 a.m., Christ of the Hills Methodist Church. For information contact director Jim Kelly at 915-0407. Visit website at https://hsvmens chorus.org.Youth Bible Study – (7th through 12th grades) and their friends are meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Call 922-2626 for the location of where it is held.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Al-Anon – Meets every Thursday at Mountainside Methodist Church at 7 p.m. For information call 922-3215.Alcoholics Anonymous – There is a 7 p.m. meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous each Thursday at Mountainside Church, 301 Elcano Drive. For more information contact 984-3556.Amateur Radio Club - Members meet every Thursday morning at 8 for breakfast. Visitors are always welcome, join us. See our webpage at www.w5hsv.com. Our 2 Meter Repeater frequency is 147.015Mhz. President - Gene Balch - 501-915-0282. Bocce Ball Club - plays at 3 p.m (weather permitting) across from the Coronado Center. New members always welcome. For information, call Dana at 226-5260.Bridge Club (VCC) - at Casa de Carta. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Stratified Pairs: 0-200; 9:30 a.m. Better Bridgers; 1 p.m. Flighted Pairs: Open and 0-500. Full schedule at http://www.villagecardclub.org./Essential Tremor Support Group - Meets the last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. at Christ of the Hills Church. Bring a spouse, significant other, friend or neighbor. Need further information, email Janice Morrison at jmhb@suddenlink.net or call 922-6656.Gamblers Anonymous - Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Malvern, Ark., at College of the Ouachitas, room 102. For more information about this non-profit organization, call Julia Lovell at 870-699-4751.Kiwanis Club of Hot Springs Village – Be our guest at 7:30 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts. Let our members tell you about “giving back” the Kiwanis way. Our regular meeting begins each Thursday at 8 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, 103 Ponferrada Way. For more information, contact Kiwanian Dave Olson at 922-3221. Visit our website – http://www.hotspringsvillagekiwanis.com.Lawn Bowling - Open bowling time is Mon., Wed., Fri. at 9 a.m., Mon. and Thurs. evening at 7 p.m. at the Village Green, located in DeSoto Park, just off the intersection of DeSoto and Toledo. Everyone is invited to come to the Park and learn about this fun and challenging sport. Members will be present to introduce you to the game and the equipment used and to play a few “ends” with you. Bowls and equipment are available for your use. This is a great time to learn the game, join our club, and be ready to take part in League and Tournament play. Come and join us for lots of fun, competition and meeting a great group of people.Line dancing - Line dancing every Thursday at McAuley Center, north of the west gate on Highway 7 N. Beginning class at 12:45 p.m. and intermediate/advanced at 1:45. Start any time. Join us for fun and exercise. For more information, call McAuley Center at 984-5594.Mah Jongg - At Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. We do not play for money, but do suggest a $1 love offering. Call Sandy Williams at 915-8050 for more information. We accept walk-ins, but it is nice to have an e-mail or telephone number in case of a church event that may close the Fellowship Hall (nearer to the Balboa and Baleric intersection, upper parking lot).Ouachita Mountain Hikers - will be hiking 8 miles on the Womble Trail north of Story. Please contact the club at hikersnews@gmail.com for additional information.Pickleball - Family Recreation Area on DeSoto Blvd. Contact training@hsvpickleball.org for free introductory lessons. Open Play is Monday through Saturday mornings. Check training list and event schedule at www.hsvpickleball.org. Rotary Club – Meets at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, fun and fellowship.with meeting starting at 7 in Good Samaritan. We develop fundraising and giving initiatives to help those in our local area as well as worldwide.The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self.” For more information, call Steve Wright at (913) 908-2357. or visit www.hsvrotary.org.Scenic 7 Rotary Club – meets each Thursday for lunch, networking, and interesting speakers at Charlie’s Pizza Pub, 127 McNeely Circle. Members begin gathering at 11:30 a.m. to visit and to order from the menu. Meetings start at noon and conclude by 1 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Barb Mitchell, 922-9004, or Amanda Kennedy, 922-0227.Strong Women HSV West - Strength training class will be held every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at McAuley Center. Walking program begins at 8:10 a.m. $6 membership and $1 per session. For more information contact Jessica Vincent, 922-4703.Village Card Club - Thursday morning 9 a.m. Stratified pairs 0-299er. Thursday morning 9:30 Better Bridgers. Thursday afternoon 1 p.m. Flighted pairs Open, 499er & 49ers.Village Carillons Handbell Choir – Meets from 1-3 p.m. every Thursday. You must be able to read music. If interested, call Becky Harvey, 922-8613. Village Fun Days – Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Church of Christ, 210 Balboa Rd. Table games include Texas 42, Pinochle and many others. Instructors provided. Everyone welcome. For information, call 922-2827.

Friday,Sept. 29

Alcoholics Anonymous – Rockhouse Group meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Jessieville Fellowship Club. For more information call 915-9267.Carousel Theater – welcomes seniors interested in theatrical study and performance. Activities include rehearsal and performance of short plays in readers’ theater format, and the use of these activities to improve acting, directing and other theatrical skills. The group meets weekly, 2 p.m. at Village Church of Christ on Balboa Road. Call Jerry Davis 915-0708 or contact SrArts@aol.com. Carousel Theater is an activity of the Association of Senior Arts Programs, an Arkansas not for profit corporation.Lawn Bowling - Open bowling time is Mon., Wed., Fri. at 9 a.m., Mon. and Thurs. evening at 7 p.m. at the Village Green, located in DeSoto Park, just off the intersection of DeSoto and Toledo. Everyone is invited to come to the Park and learn about this fun and challenging sport. Members will be present to introduce you to the game and the equipment used and to play a few “ends” with you. Bowls and equipment are available for your use. This is a great time to learn the game, join our club, and be ready to take part in League and Tournament play. Come and join us for lots of fun, competition and meeting a great group of people.Overeaters Anonymous - meets every Friday 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at the Garland County Public Library in Hot Springs, 1427 Malvern. Call 501-204-9522 for information.Pickleball - Family Recreation Area on DeSoto Blvd. Contact training@hsvpickleball.org for free introductory lessons. Open Play is Monday through Saturday mornings. Check training list and event schedule at www.hsvpickleball.org.Stronger Men Conditioning - We have been meeting for more than five years, using sensible methods to keep joints and muscles in condition. No floor or aerobics. Ideal for men over 70. Small group meets at Village Church of Christ Tuesday and Friday at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. $1 per session. Call 915-8297 for more information.Table Tennis – Ping Pong at the McAuley Center from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Roland at 922-1112.Village Card Club - Friday morning 9 a.m. Stratified pairs 0-299er. Friday afternoon Flighted pairs Open, 499er & 49er. 2nd Friday evening Pizza Night 0-749.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Alcoholics Anonymous – Rockhouse Group meets every Saturday, at 7 p.m. at the Jessieville Fellowship Club. For more information call 915-9267.Alcoholics Anonymous– There are women’s Alcoholics Anonymous nonsmokers meetings held Saturday mornings, 11 a.m., at Jessieville Fellowship Club on Highway 7 N.Alcoholics Anonymous–There is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 9 a.m. in Faith Lutheran Church every Saturday (entry through the back door) at 1196 DeSoto Blvd. For more information call Paul W. at 984-2227.HSV Horseshoe Club – Come join us in open competition at the Coronado Boat Launch (Balearic Road to Murillo Way). We meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Novices are welcome. For information, call Wolf Schulz, (501) 781-5128.Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association - Holds matches for Cowboys Mt. Vigilantes, Trap and Skeet, 3 Gun, IDPA, Ladies on Target, Military Shoot (CMP), and Ladies Shoot What You Carry. Check the club calendar for time, and directions to the range at mvsaonline.com or call Jim Patton at 708-728-5172, Ted Smethers at 501-620-0601, or Marlin Jiranek at 501-922-4268.Ouachita Mountain Hikers - will be hiking 5 miles in Hot Springs Village. Please contact the club at hikersnews@gmail.com for additional information.Pickleball - Family Recreation Area on DeSoto Blvd. Contact training@hsvpickleball.org for free introductory lessons. Open Play is Monday through Saturday mornings. Check training list and event schedule at www.hsvpickleball.org.

Sunday, Oct. 1

Alcoholics Anonymous - In-depth Big Book Study. Open meeting, Sunday 7 p.m., Mountainside Church, 301 Elcano Dr. Contact 984-3556 for more information. Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association - Holds matches for Cowboys Mt. Vigilantes, Trap and Skeet, 3 Gun, IDPA, Ladies on Target, Military Shoot (CMP), and Ladies Shoot What You Carry. Check the club calendar for time, and directions to the range at mvsaonline.com or call Jim Patton at 708-728-5172, Ted Smethers at 501-620-0601, or Marlin Jiranek at 501-922-4268.VFW Post 2278 – Karaoke with Tim on Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information call 623-5190.

Monday, Oct. 2

A Course in Miracles - study group is every Monday at 2:30 p.m. Contact Joyce at 501-701-8399 for more information.Alcoholics Anonymous – closed meeting every Monday at 7 p.m. at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, 275 Asturias Drive. For more information, call 501-760-8188.Al-Anon Family Group - Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets at 2 p.m. every Monday at the SOZO Recovery Center in Jessieville. For more information, call 984-5317.Civil War Roundtable of Hot Springs Village – Meets the first Monday of every month for breakfast at 9 and meeting at 10 a.m. at Home Plate Café. Visitors are welcome. K.I.C. - Keeping It Clean is an open discussion meeting and support group of people seeking alternative solutions from a life of substance abuse. We meet Mondays at 7 p.m. For more information, call Tony M. at 501-463-0598.Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Springs Village – meets each Monday at Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Rd. Fellowship begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 8, and an invited speaker at 8:30 a.m. The meeting adjourns at 9 a.m. Visitors and guests are always welcome, as are prospective new members. For more information, visit www.villagekiwanis.org or call secretary Gwen Bonds, 922-0738.Lawn Bowling - Open bowling time is Mon., Wed., Fri. at 9 a.m., Mon. and Thurs. evening at 7 p.m. at the Village Green, located in DeSoto Park, just off the intersection of DeSoto and Toledo. Everyone is invited to come to the Park and learn about this fun and challenging sport. Members will be present to introduce you to the game and the equipment used and to play a few “ends” with you. Bowls and equipment are available for your use. This is a great time to learn the game, join our club, and be ready to take part in League and Tournament play. Come and join us for lots of fun, competition and meeting a great group of people.Pickleball - Family Recreation Area on DeSoto Blvd. Contact training@hsvpickleball.org for free introductory lessons. Open Play is Monday through Saturday mornings. Check training list and event schedule at www.hsvpickleball.org. Spanish Club - (AKA el Grupo Latino) meets the first Monday of every month, at 12:30, for lunch. The group is open to anyone interested in practicing his/her Spanish, whether native or non-native speaker. For more information, call Christine at 922-0608.Strong Women HSV West - Strength training class will be held every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at McAuley Center. Walking program begins at 8:10 a.m. $6 membership and $1 per session. For more information contact Jessica Vincent, 922-4703.Table Tennis – Ping Pong at the McAuley Center from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Roland at 922-1112.Village Card Club - Monday morning 9 a.m. Stratified pairs 0-749. Monday afternoon Flighted pairs: Open & 299er.Village Strings - rehearse every Monday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Christ of the Hills Methodist Church. Any level player welcome. Call Kit at 922-9245 for more information.

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